DESIGN OF WALLS FOR GRAVITY AND TRANSVERSE LOADS

DESIGN OF WALLS FOR GRAVITY AND TRANSVERSE LOADSDESIGN OF WALLS FOR GRAVITY AND TRANSVERSE LOADSLateral Support for WallsWalls may be subjected to both gravity and lateral loads. They must be supported laterally to restrain against displacement due to lateral loads such as wind and seismic forces. Walls may span horizontally or vertically. When spanning horizontally, lateral support to masonry walls may be provided in the form of cross-walls, columns, pilasters, counterforts, or buttresses. For walls spanning vertically, lateral support may be provided by floors, roofs, beams, or girts.Distribution of Gravity Loads in Walls…Next Section >< Previous Section